1993 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1993 Volkswagen Passat and 1993 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 460 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Volkswagen Passat. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1993 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 170 kg more than 1993 Volvo 460.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volkswagen Passat. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Volkswagen Passat | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
| Model | Passat | 460 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
